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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 913.08 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 913.08 and 175.83 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 913.08 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/913.08 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 913.08 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 160,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,546.86/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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